How much money do Grand Rapids Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $26,300 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $33,700 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Grand Rapids Community College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $54,000 followed by Criminal Justice and Corrections paying $49,600 and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $38,200 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Grand Rapids Community College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $54,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $49,600 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $38,200 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $37,400 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $34,600 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $30,900 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $29,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $29,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $27,700 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $26,900 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $25,800 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $24,900 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $21,800 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $15,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170055 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Grand Rapids Community College.